Psalms 15:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Lord, who can stay in your sacred tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is asking God who is worthy to be close to Him and live in His presence.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written when the tabernacle (God's portable tent sanctuary) was the center of Israelite worship, before Solomon's temple was built. The 'holy hill' refers to Mount Zion in Jerusalem, where God's presence was believed to dwell among His people.

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